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How Chipmunk got its stripes

a pourquoi tale
When Bear and Brown Squirrel have a disagreement about whether Bear can stop the sun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomes Chipmunk, the striped one.

Jack and the beanstalk

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune. Includes audio CD.

The three little pigs

a story about patience
A retelling of the classic story emphasizing the importance of patience and careful planning. Contains questions and guidelines for parents and educators.

The frog prince

Rebuffed by the princess after retrieving her golden ball, a noble frog sets out to find a more suitable mate. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

Goldilocks and the three bears

"A little girl walking in the woods finds the house of three bears and helps herself to their belongings. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary"--Provided by the publisher.

Snow White

Teaches phonics through the tale of Snow White and her jealous step-mother.

Sleeping beauty

Teaches phonics through the tale of Sleeping Beauty and the prince who wakes her up after 100 years.

Little Red Riding Hood

Teaches phonics through the tale of Little Red Riding Hood's encounter with a wolf.

Cinderella

Teaches phonics through the tale of Cinderella and her jealous step-sisters.

The animal's ballgame

a story from the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation
Pictures tell the story of how a ballgame between the birds and mammals of the earth gave some common animals their characteristics. Includes text and suggestions for storytelling activities in the back of the book.

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